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Indonesia's Rescue Agency Faces Budget Cuts Amid Rising Disasters

January 28, 2026

Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will

education

School Smells and Calendar Shifts: What's Up in Stonington?

January 28, 2026

At a recent meeting, the Stonington Board of Education had a lot on their plate. They approved the school calendar for 2026-27, but that wasn't the only thing they talked about. There were some serious concerns about the West Vine Street School, especially about bad smells that have been bothering p

entertainment

Gainesville's Vibrant Arts and Events Scene

January 28, 2026

Gainesville and Alachua County have a packed lineup of events and performances that cater to a wide range of interests. From theater to music, dance, and even unique community activities, there's something for everyone. Theater enthusiasts can catch thought-provoking plays like "The Drowning Girls"

sports

Gautam Gambhir: India's Coach Under Fire and Fan Fury

January 28, 2026

Indian cricket fans are not happy. They are upset with the team's recent losses. The fans blame head coach Gautam Gambhir. They say he makes odd team choices. For example, he keeps Shubman Gill in every game. Even when Gill is not playing well. He also picks Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for a

politics

Denver's Big Plans: Housing, Safety, and Downtown Revival

January 28, 2026

Denver's mayor, Mike Johnston, recently shared his plans for the city's future. He wants to tackle several big issues. First, he aims to reduce crime, especially gun-related violence. Second, he wants to help more people find homes and get off the streets. Third, he plans to boost downtown Denver by

entertainment

Chris Sanagustin Takes the Reins at A+E Studios

January 28, 2026

Chris Sanagustin has just taken on a big new job. She's now the head of current programming at A+E Studios. Before this, she was the president of Pine Tree Entertainment. Now, she'll be working under Tana Jamieson, who is the co-head and executive vice president of creative affairs at A+E Studios.

finance

New Fed Faces: Who's Calling the Shots on Interest Rates?

January 27, 2026

The Federal Reserve is getting four new members this year, and they might not be too keen on cutting interest rates. These new voters could make things tricky for President Trump, who's been pushing for lower rates. The Fed's job is to keep prices stable and make sure everyone has a job, but that's

health

When Doctors and CDC Don't See Eye to Eye on Vaccines

January 27, 2026

A shift is happening in pediatric care. Many doctors are choosing to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule instead of the CDC's. This change comes after the CDC updated its guidelines this month. The AAP added a new RSV vaccine to its recommendations. The group is stickin

business

Home Loans Get a Major Update: What's Really Going On?

January 26, 2026

The housing finance world is buzzing with a significant change. Bill Pulte, the head of housing finance, has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the green light to purchase a lot more mortgage bonds. This move has sparked mixed reactions and raised some eyebrows. The new limit is staggering. Each comp

sports

Weather Wreaks Havoc on Nuggets' Schedule

January 26, 2026

The Denver Nuggets' trip to Memphis took an unexpected turn. A game planned for Sunday afternoon got canceled because of bad weather. This wasn't the first time weather messed with their plans. Earlier, they had to change their travel schedule because of winter storms. Instead of staying in Milwauke